Local governments are being asked to do more with less. It’s time we gave them better tools.

Federal retrenchment is poised to shift an estimated $1 trillion in costs onto state and local governments, even as demand for services like healthcare, housing, and infrastructure remains high. With relief funds fading and budgets tightening, many cities and counties are confronting rising needs with outdated budgeting systems. Some are turning to evidence-based budgeting — aligning spending with data on what works — to stretch limited dollars and maintain public trust. Advocates say it’s not just a strategy, but a necessity in an era of doing more with less. Zachary Markovits with Route Fifty has the full story.

Zachary Markovits

Route Fifty

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